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Ismail Emerges from Drought to Inspire Change in Somalia
Shabelle Media Network
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July 18, 2025
MOGADISHU, Somalia, — Ismail Hashim fled a severe drought in southern Somalia In 2009. He arrived at Badbado camp in Mogadishu, displaced and uncertain of tomorrow. As a young boy, he faced life in a crowded IDP camp. “We fled with only the...
Kenya might go the Somalia way if President is forcefully removed
The Standard
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Gen-z youths in Kitengela in a protest to mark one year since their colleagues were killed as they protested finance bill 2024. Most businesses were looted and burnt. [Jenipher Wachie/Standard] There are shouts and ballads on the streets, “Ruto...
Evolving Dynamics: Somalia, Egypt, and Eritrea’s Impact on Ethiopia
Zehabesha
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July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025 The Habesha Ethiopia-Somalia Deal Falters as the region’s political landscape experiences another shake-up! Recent reports reveal that Somalia is reportedly rekindling its alliance with Egypt and Eritrea. This twist in diplomatic...
Somalia’s Federal Government Accused of Undermining Federalism
Garowe Online
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Somalia’s Federal Government Accused of Undermining Federalism GAROWE, Somalia - The Federal Government of Somalia has yet again been accused of frustrating federalism through a persistent onslaught of states, with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud...
Somalia Faces Deepening Hunger Crisis as Aid Cuts and Malnutrition Surge
teleSUR
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July 9, 2025 Hour: 2:35 pm Somalia is once again on the brink of humanitarian catastrophe, with 4.6 million people facing acute food insecurity and 1.8 million children under five expected to suffer from severe malnutrition this year, according to...
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Suicide Bomber Attacks Military Academy in Mogadishu
Garowe Online
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Somalia: How Moqokori town can be retaken from Al-Shabaab MOQOKORI, Somalia - The Al-shabaab militants retook the strategic town of Moqokori in Hiiraan region, registering and of the consequential victories against the Somali National Army (SNA)...
AFRAA: Africa's aviation industry remains resilient
Times Aerospace
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Key drivers include expanded routes, better connectivity, and rising domestic and international travel demand. In June 2025, seat capacity across Africa decreased by 3% compared to June 2024. However, intra-African routes recorded a slight...
UPDF dispatches team to probe military helicopter crash in Somalia
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s military has dispatched a team to investigate the deadly helicopter crash that killed five peacekeepers and injured six others in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, a spokesperson said on Thursday. Felix...
Somalia’s Coastal Crisis: Voices From the Edge of the Sea
The Good Men Project - California
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July 6, 2025
By Guest Contributor By Vladyslav Bondarenko, maritime security specialist and Global Voices contributor. Along Somalia’s coastline, thousands of families once relied on fishing for their livelihoods. Today, their boats often return empty. Foreign...
Uganda dispatches team to probe military helicopter crash in Somalia
Xinhua News Agency
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KAMPALA, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Uganda's military has dispatched a team to investigate the deadly helicopter crash that killed five peacekeepers and injured six others in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, a spokesperson said on Thursday. Felix...
African mining ministers adopt Pan-African Resources Reporting Code
The Sun Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Mining ministers under the auspices of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) have resolved to adopt the new Pan-African Resources Reporting Code (PARC). Their resolution was reached at their sixth inter-ministerial...
Somalia’s defence minister accuses local businesses of financing Al-Shabaab
Shabelle Media Network
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July 5, 2025
Mogadishu – Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, on Friday accused some Somali businesspeople of actively funding the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group Al-Shabaab, warning that legal action will be taken against those found complicit....
Africa’s mining ministers adopt reporting code, laud Alake
New National Star
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July 9, 2025
BY GLORIA AKUDORO Africa’s Mining ministers under the aegis of Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) have resolved to adopt the new Pan-African Resources Reporting Code (PARC) to enhance transparency, investor confidence, and alignment with global...
African mining ministers laud Alake’s leadership role in sector
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 9, 2025
Rising from their sixth inter-ministerial meeting, mining ministers under the auspices of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, (AMSG) have praised the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, for his exemplary leadership qualities in...
Dele Alake urges African countries to adopt mining report code to boost investor confidence
The Cable
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July 9, 2025
Dele Alake, minister of solid minerals development, has urged African countries to adopt the Pan-African Resources Reporting Code (PARC) as lack of coordination in reports affect investor confidence. PARC is a standardised framework developed by...
Somalia at 65: what’s needed to address its dismal social development indicators
The Conversation
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July 4, 2025
Somalia ranks among the lowest scoring countries in the United Nations Human Development Index. The index of 195 countries is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, years of...
Somalia Pays Tribute to Ugandan Peacekeepers Killed in Helicopter Crash
Garowe Online
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Puntland Funds AfDB Project Blocked by Villa Somalia Xarfo, Puntland – The President of Puntland, H.E. Said Abdullahi Deni, on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for a new road linking Xarfo town with the city of Galkayo. The project is part of a...
Can Nuclear Energy Power Africa?
Forbes
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Dr. Lassina Zerbo discusses the innovations that may allow Africa to adopt nuclear energy amidst a ... More surge in energy demand across the continent.NEISA 2025 As countries around the world seek stable, abundant, and reliable baseload power,...
Inside Somalia’s Centennial Vision 2060, oil, sovereignty and strategic partnerships
CNBC Africa
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July 9, 2025
In a bold move towards economic transformation, Somalia is embracing sweeping reforms under its Centennial Vision 2060, aiming to elevate its stature as a hub for trade and energy in East Africa. Ambitious in scope, the plan seeks to transition...
Elmi Mohamud Nor Ali: ‘The relationship between Spain and Somalia is growing’
Atalayar
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July 9, 2025
Madrid hosted the Africa Spain Summit 2025 with the aim of strengthening existing cooperation between Africa and Spain at all levels. Various personalities contributed their knowledge and experience, adding value to the important summit organised...